Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch

Pennsylvania · Northeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
Mountain
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/6/2026Fairview Business Park7 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Fairview Business Park4 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/3/2026Presque Isle SP--Vista 11 observed

American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x marinus

3/3/2026Presque Isle SP (IBA)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/1/20265039 E Lake Rd, Erie US-PA 42.16924, -80.000371 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

2/27/2026Fisher Dr. Pull off

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

53/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.

  2. 2

    Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch for birding?
The best months to visit Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch?
Notable species at Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal. The area supports mountain habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch?
Birding at Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch?
Tom Ridge Environmental Center/Presque Isle Hawk Watch offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.